Bridal Gowns | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Bridal Gowns

Bridal Gowns | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Wedding gowns representing the fashions of 73 years were presented in a bridal show sponsored by the Madison chapter of the Alumnae Association of Edgewood College. Mary Conlin, left, wears a "flapper" era short gown of ivory satin and net which was originally worn by Inez Valliant for her marriage on Dec. 28, 1927. Geraldine Nestingen, center, models her own waltz-length gown of pleated white net and lace which she wore for her marriage on June 28, 1952. Jane Bowar, right, wears the golden brown satin dress which Minnie Hess chose for her marriage on June 10, 1884.
DESCRIPTION
Wedding gowns representing the fashions of 73 years were presented in a bridal show sponsored by the Madison chapter of the Alumnae Association of Edgewood College. Mary Conlin, left, wears a "flapper" era short gown of ivory satin and net which was originally worn by Inez Valliant for her marriage on Dec. 28, 1927. Geraldine Nestingen, center, models her own waltz-length gown of pleated white net and lace which she wore for her marriage on June 28, 1952. Jane Bowar, right, wears the golden brown satin dress which Minnie Hess chose for her marriage on June 10, 1884.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:94203
Creation Date: 02 20 1957
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.6335B
Original Dimensions:4 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on February 24, 1957. One of six images.
SUBJECTS
Women
Fashion
Universities and colleges
Alumni and alumnae
Indoor photography
Portraits, Group
Associations, institutions, etc.
Flowers
Wedding costume
Draperies
Seating (Furniture)

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